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These documents published by the Department of Health and Environmental Control's Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling and the Bureau of Water provide information on proper recycling guidelines and water safety.
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Waste Reduction at Home
(2009-07)This document provides information on waste reduction at home such as how to reduce your paper trail, food and grass recycling, reusing items, and recycling household items. -
Used Motor Oil Recycling
(2011-04)This document provides information on used motor oil recycling including why it is important, the S.C. Solid Waste Policy and Management Act of 1991, and what happens to the oil after recycling. -
Residential Recycling: Back to the Basics
(2009-04)This document provides information on residential recycling basics and includes a residential recycling guide. -
Recycling 102
(2011-03)This document provides information on recycling such as South Carolina's recycling and waste reduction goals, SC's current MSW recycling rate, oil recycling, and total solid waste recycled. -
Recycling 101
(2011-03)This document provides information on recycling such as where and what to recycle, how it works, and why it is important. -
Pay-As-You-Throw
(2009-05)This document provides details on Pay-As-You-Throw, a solid waste management program that charges residents for the garbage they throw away. -
Open Burning
(2009-09)This document provides information on open burning including associated risks, local burning ordinances, and suggested alternatives. -
Natural Resources
(2010-03)This document provides information on natural resources including renewable and nonrenewable resources, related challenges, and resource recovery. -
Illegal Dumping
(2010-04)This document provides information on illegal dumping including related issues and proper waste management. -
Hazardous Household Products
(2008-08)This document provides details on hazardous household products with details on identification of these products, associated dangers, and management. -
Green Travel Tips
(2009-06)This document provides green travel tips to help reduce waste, conserve natural resources. and lessen the environmental impact of trips. -
Frequently Asked Recycling Questions
(South Carolina State Library, 2008-09)This document answers frequently asked questions about recycling automotive and household products. -
The Facts About Lead in Drinking Water
(South Carolina State Library, 2001-05)This document provides facts about lead in drinking water including dangers and treatment, lead testing, and lead removal from water. -
The Facts About Groundwater
(South Carolina State Library, 2001-05)This document explains facts about groundwater including it's use a drinking source, resource, and prevention of contamination. -
Environmental Benefits of Recycling
(South Carolina State Library, 2011-03)This document explains the environmental benefits of recycling and it's role in South Carolina. -
Economic Benefits of Recycling
(South Carolina State Library, 2009-09)This document explains the economic benefits of recycling and it's role in South Carolina. -
Economic Benefits of Recycling
(South Carolina State Library, 2008-03)This document explains the economic benefits of recycling and it's role in South Carolina. -
Landfills
(South Carolina State Library, 2011-03-17)This paper explains what landfills are and has a map of permitted landfills in South Carolina. -
Landfills : frequently asked questions
(South Carolina State Library, 2011-03-17)Here are some typically asked questions about Class 3 landfills. -
How landfills work
(South Carolina State Library, 2011-03-17)Class 3 landfill is a scientifically engineered facility built into or on the ground that is designed to hold and isolate waste from the environment. Federal and state regulations strictly govern the location, design, ...
